Revitalize Your Kitchen Aesthetic With These Cabinet Painting Ideas

A lot goes into making a kitchen an inviting space.

We often think about ways to make our kitchen more comfortable and we might focus on different parts of the puzzle. 

For example, what kinds of countertops we have, what kind of kitchen table we have, and even what kind of appliances we have. Often overlooked, but equally important, though, cabinets can make a huge impact on our kitchen.

Cabinets aren’t just where food goes. 

They are an integral part of your kitchen’s appearance, combining form and function in a part of the kitchen that we probably look at every single day! 

What’s more, cabinets are often just above eye level, which means they can have a huge impact on the sense that we get when we walk into this space.

That’s why we’re exploring some of the ways you can refresh your kitchen’s aesthetic with some amazing cabinet painting ideas. 

While cabinets can get fairly worn down over the years, and we may wonder about replacing them — kitchen cabinet painting can sometimes be all they need to give your whole kitchen a brand-new appearance. Let’s dive in.

Expand Your Space With Light Colored Cabinets

If you have dark-colored cabinets, you might’ve noticed that dark colors that wrap around our field of view can give the impression of a tighter space — and this isn’t necessarily a bad thing! 

Still, if you’ve been thinking of ways to make your kitchen feel more open and well-lit, light-colored cabinets can go a long way. Lighter colors can give the impression of a larger space.

Here’s where it gets fun.

There are a ton of different light colors you can consider. If you have a kitchen that’s full of earth tones, beige cabinets can fit in seamlessly while providing some extra light, for example.

If you like a clean, modern aesthetic, with stainless steel surfaces and appliances, you might want to go for something even more bright, maybe even a blueish-white color, one that will perfectly complement the rest of your kitchen.

Still, maybe you want to add some contrast to the mix! With darker countertops, or even colorful wainscotting or wallpaper, you might think about how bright white cabinets are able to pop — offering an interesting sense of contrast.

Make it Cozy With Darker Colors

As we mentioned, darker colors can make a space feel tighter — more intimate even. 

If you want your kitchen to feel like that safe space where your loved ones know they can come to get a cup of coffee and relax, or a cozy space where you gather to be away from the world with your loved ones, dark-colored cabinets can go a long way toward making that happen.

As with light-colored cabinets, the fun part can be the specific colors you might think about. Do you have a color theme in your kitchen already? If you have red-colored appliances, for example, you might love the way a dark charcoal gray contrasts against the inviting red colors in your kitchen.

Maybe you love blue, and even your countertops are blue! A dark brown color can complement light or dark blue incredibly well, giving you contrast and a nice mix of color. 

Or, maybe you love earth tones — rich tans, greens, and browns — where combining a forest green wallpaper with some dark brown cabinets can give you a comfortable and rustic feel.

Get Colorful With Primary3 and Intense Colors

Colorful cabinets can create some incredibly memorable spaces when they work for you. A splash of color on your cabinets can add incredible depth to the space, strengthen the impression of your color scheme, and start some great conversations!

Red

Many of us are familiar with the belief that red serves to make us hungry. Whether or not that’s true, red is a classic color, often associated with kitchens, diners, and restaurants. In other words, it’s a great color for cabinets too, especially if it matches your existing color scheme. 

In some cases, red can be the perfect complement to other colors that you have going on. A beige kitchen, for example, can be transformed into an inviting colorful space with some nice red cabinets.

Blue

Blue is another classic color that you’ll find in some beautiful kitchen spaces. Whether you already have a lot of dark colors or a lot of light colors in your kitchen, blue can be an amazing addition. 

A clean white kitchen with light blue cabinets, for example, can look sleek, modern, and efficient. 

Meanwhile, a kitchen with a lot of natural woodgrain can look amazing with a muted greyish-blue — the perfect place to have a morning cup of coffee before you take on your day, or a wonderful place to spend some quiet time after a long week.

Green

Green is another great option for bringing some color into your kitchen. Dark green goes amazingly well with light-colored kitchens, offering both satisfying contrast and a nice touch of natural hue. 

Light green can be an excellent addition to a darker kitchen or one with a lot of natural wood grain, giving you that same contrast but making the space feel more expansive and wide.

The Bottom Line

While we’ve gotten into some great cabinet painting ideas, there’s still a whole world of additional options out there. Some things to think about as you consider the color of your cabinets might be:

• What colors do you have in your kitchen already?
• Do you want the space to feel larger or smaller? (Remember, neither one is inherently good or bad — it’s all a matter of what you’re going for.)
• Do you want to add more color to the space, or offer some contrast to the colors you already have?

In many households, the kitchen is akin to the core — or the heart — of the home. Whether loved ones are coming to visit, it’s game day and all your friends are over, or you’re just relaxing in the comfort of your home in the evening, putting together a fine meal — the kitchen is often the place to be.

That’s why a touch of paint on your cabinets can make a world of difference.

Whether you’re looking to reinvigorate your old cabinets with a fresh coat of paint that matches what you already had and some TLC, or you’re looking for ways to change things up and get a fresh new look, there are tons of options to choose from.

If you’re looking for interior house painting services — including cabinets and much more — don’t hesitate to reach out and give us a call. 

At Texas Painting and Gutters, we take pride in our craftsmanship, trustworthy service, and going above and beyond for our customers. 

If you’re looking for someone you can trust to get the job done right in your North Texas home, you’ve come to the right place.